Looking for an amazing farm stay near Sydney? Good news! Regional travel is allowed in NSW once we hit 80% vaccinations (predicted to be end of October), which means it’s time to planning your next family trip! Farm stays are the perfect family getaway, offering a completely new experience for kids with plenty of hands-on fun for all. Here’s your guide to all the farm stays near Sydney (within a 3 hour drive). There’s 48 to choose from!
We all know that getting away with kids can often be more trouble than it’s worth. Trying to keep them entertained in a whole new space without their creature comforts around them… no thanks. Which is why a farm stay is such a great option! There’s plenty of hands-on experience to keep the kids occupied, and plenty of downtime for the parents to enjoy. If you’re looking for a fabulous farm stay experience to make a road trip of it, we have you sorted.
We’ve compiled a huge list of 48 highly rated farm stays near Sydney. We’ve grouped them by region, to make it even easier for you to plan your next mini break!
- Blue Mountains
- Central Coast
- Hunter Valley
- North Coast
- South Coast
- Southern Highlands
- Macarthur Region
- Central Tablelands
- Central West
Blue Mountains Farm Stays
The Blue Mountains are just a 90 minute drive from the North Shore, making it the perfect destination for a farm stay near Sydney if you don’t want to spend too much time in the car! Here are some of the most recommended farm stays in the Blue Mountains from local mums.
Greendale Farm Stay
Bilpin Country Lodge
- Address: 46 Bilpin Springs Rd, Bilpin NSW 2758
- bilpinlodge.com.au
Eden Equine
- Address: 13 Hanlons Rd S, Bilpin NSW 2758
- edenequine.com.au
Greendale Farm Stay
- Address: 2 Inberra Rd, Bilpin NSW 2758
- greendalefarmstay.com
Little Willow Farm Stay
- Address: 1050 Cullenbenbong Rd, Ganbenang NSW 2790
- Little-Willow-Farm-Stay
Madison’s Mountain Retreat
- Address: 1880 Bells Line of Rd, Kurrajong Heights NSW 2758
- madisonsretreat.com.au
Secret Valley Escape
- Address: 548 Blackheath Creek Rd, Kanimbla NSW 2790
- secretvalleyescape.com
Duckmaloi Farm
- Address: 54 Karawina Dr, Duckmaloi NSW 2787
- duckmaloifarm.com.au
High Country Trail Rides and Farm Stay
- Address: 413 Sloggetts Rd, Norway NSW 2787
- highcountrytrailrides.com.au
Central Coast Farm Stays
The Central Coast is also super close to the North Shore – for some people living on upper North Shore, you can get there in under an hour! Here are some of the most recommended farm stays around the Central Coast, just north of Sydney.
Amazement Farm
Mollies Farm
- Address: 1147 Dooralong Rd, Dooralong NSW 2259
- facebook.com/MolliesFarmStay/
Kulnura Cottages Farm Stay
- Address: 61 Finns Road Kulnura, NSW, 2250
- facebook.com/kulnuracottages
Amazement Farm
- Address: 170 Yarramalong Rd, Wyong Creek NSW 2259
- amazement.com.au
Yarramalong Valley Farm Stay
- Address: 798 Yarramalong Rd, Wyong Creek NSW 2259
- yarramalongvalleyfarmstay.com.au
Hunter Valley Farm Stays
If you want to enjoy the country whilst also popping into a few vineyards, a farm stay in the Hunter Valley will appeal to the whole family! The drive should take you under two hours (depending on where you live on the North Shore), making a farm stay in the Hunter Valley a great option.
Starline Alpacas
Barrington Riverside Cottages
- Address: 434 Barrington E Rd, Barrington NSW 2422
- barringtonriversidecottages.com.au
Belford Block Eight
- Address: 65 Squire Cl, Belford NSW 2335
- blockeight.com.au
Starline Alpacas
- Address: 1100 Milbrodale Rd, Broke NSW 2330
- starlinealpacas.com.au
Dusodie Holiday Farm
- Address: 1707 Chichester Dam Rd, Bandon Grove NSW 2420
- dusodieholidayfarm.com
Ashmar Farmstay
- Address: 1581 Waukivory Rd, Waukivory NSW 2422
- ashmarfarmstay.com.au
Little Valley Farm
- Address: Alpaca Farm Laguna, Hunter Valley
- littlevalleyfarm.com.au/accommodation
Riverflats Estate
- Address: 530 Wollombi Rd, Broke NSW 2330
- riverflatsestate.com.au
Riverwood Downs
- Address: 311 Upper Monkerai Rd, Monkerai NSW 2415
- riverwooddowns.com.au
Wollombi Brook
- Address: 128 Christina St, Wollombi NSW 2325
- wollombibrook.com.au
Macarthur Region Farm Stays
There are a couple of farm stays in Picton, which is just on the edge of Sydney. These are a short drive from the North Shore! Picton is a small town in the Macarthur Region of NSW in south-western Sydney. The town is located 80 kilometres south-west of Sydney, close to Camden and Campbelltown.
Mowbray Park Farmstay
Mowbray Park Farmstay
- Address: 745 Barkers Lodge Rd, Picton NSW 2571
- farmstayholidays.com.au
The Cottage Picton
- Address: Picton NSW 2571
- airbnb.com.au/rooms
North Coast Farm Stays
Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay, Port Stephens
Kookaburra Cottage Farmstay
- Address: 564 Marsh Rd, Bobs Farm NSW 2316
- nswfarmstay.com.au
Ocean & Earth Farmstay
- Address: 560 Fords Rd, Limeburners Creek NSW 2324
- oceanearthfarmstay.com.au
South Coast Farm Stays
Head to the South Coast of NSW to visit one of these beautiful farm stays near Sydney, and enjoy the country life with a sea breeze!
Jamberoo Valley Farm Stay
Lyrebird Kangaroo Valley
- Address: 270C Bugong Rd, Budgong NSW 2577
- lyrebirdridgewinery.com.au
Towrang Farmstay
- Address: 1175 Towrang Rd, Towrang NSW 2580
- towrangfarmstay.com
Jamberoo Valley Farm Stay
- Address: 185 Wallaby Hill Rd, Jamberoo NSW 2533
- jamberoovalleyfarm.com.au
The Woods Farm
- Address: Tomerong NSW
- thewoodsfarm.com.au
Banksia Park Cottages
- Address: 114 Radiata Rd, Kangaroo Valley NSW 2577
- banksiaparkcottages.com.au
Minimbah Farm Cottages
- Address: 48 Nugents Creek Rd, Kangaroo Valley NSW 2577
- minimbah.com.au
Jervis Bay Farm Stay
- Address: Jervis Bay, NSW
- visitnsw.com/jervis-bay-farm-stay
Southern Highlands Farm Stays
Choose a Farm Stay in the Southern Highlands if you want to enjoy picture perfect villages set amongst green rolling hills and forest reserves. The Southern Highlands is around 90 minutes drive from Sydney.
Morvern Valley Farm Cottages
North Shore Mums Offer: A generous free breakfast basket for your first morning at Morvern! Can include a loaf of quality bread, bacon, vine-ripened tomatoes, 2 litres of milk, cookies, cereal, pancake mix, and all the eggs you collect.
Morvern Valley Farm Stay offers Self Contained Accommodation with Farm Animal Experiences just 90 minutes from Sydney in the Southern Highlands of NSW. The widest range of Farm animals of any Farm Stay in NSW, you will find horses, alpacas, sheep, chickens, cows, donkeys, rabbits, miniature horses, ponies, geese, ducks, goats and more.
Each cottage has its own private chicken pen to collect eggs every morning, parking area, BBQ and house yard. ‘Step into a different lifestyle’ – it’s just like a return to Grandma’s Farm. The cottages are boutique styled with doilies, muslin nets and antiques. Each cottage is completely private to your family – 3 bedrooms for up to 8 people. Large groups can have up to 24 stay! Toast marshmallows by the fireplace while planning tomorrow’s adventures!
You can enjoy tractor rides, and up-close & personal experiences with Fudge the mini horse! Perfect for making family memories. Bundanoon has plenty of Restaurants and Cafes in walking distance.
- Address: 27 Gullies Road, Bundanoon NSW 2578
- Phone: 0428 040 250
- Email: morvern@bigpond.com
- morvern-valley.com
The Heavens Mountain Escape
- Address: 94 Paddington Ln, Barrengarry NSW 2577
- theheavens.com.au
Back 2 Earth Farmstay
- Address: 60 Borrowdale Cl, Berry NSW 2535
- back2earth.net.au
Drawing Rooms
- Address: 21 Wattamolla Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- drawingrooms.com.au
Willow Farm
- Address: Berry NSW
- willowfarmberry.com.au
The Lodge Farmstay
- Address: Fitzroy Falls NSW
- airbnb.com.au/rooms/
Shed 85
- Address: 85 Meryla Rd, Moss Vale NSW 2577
- shed-85-farmstay.business.site
Foxton Park Farmstay
- Address: 1263 Belmore Falls Rd, Wildes Meadow NSW 2577
- foxtonpark.com.au
Fairway Farm
- Address: Fairway, 201 Blencowes Ln, Wildes Meadow NSW 2577
- fairwayfarm.com.au
Central Tablelands Farm Stays
Turon Gates
Turon Gates
- Address: 942 Upper Turon Rd, Capertee NSW 2846
- turongates.com
Amaroo Cottage Farm Stay
- Address: 371 Caloola Rd, Newbridge NSW 2795
- amaroofarmstay.com.au
Central West Farm Stays
Ryder Homestead
Barcoos Farmstays
- Address: 1080 Trunkey Rd, Perthville NSW 2795
- barcoosbarn.com.au
Mudgee Getaway Escapes
- Address: Mudgee
- mudgeesgetaway.com.au
Wadella Farmhouse
- Address: Peel
- airbnb.com.au
Chesleigh Homestead at Sofala
- Address: 319 Hill End Rd, Sofala NSW 2795
- sofala.com.au
Ryder Homestead
- Address: 130 Thompson St, Wattle Flat NSW 2795
- ryderhome.com.au
